From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Parts list and blueprint request for the Bentley V Chassis 14 B.V. rear axle and propeller shaft.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\3\ scan0079 | |
| Date | 24th March 1939 | |
| 400S HEG. C. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} C.S.Dep/C.Coy. By/Ald.{F. Allwood - Experimental Design}1/AW.24.3.39. BENTLEY V CHASSIS. 14 B.V. REAR AXLE - SECTION 6120. PROPELLER SHAFT - SECTION 6110. Please receive herewith 2 blue prints of each of the following(1 only of part marked a):- SCD.1225 - Semi Floating Rear Axle. .650 offside hypoid gears- 12/41 ratio - using existing pinion and wheel. SECTION 6120. EXS.1541 - Bevel Pinion. 1 off. EXS.1542 - Pinion Bearing Housing. 1 off. EXS.1543. - Oil Seal Housing. 1 off. EXS.1544. - Driving Flange. 1 off. EXS.1545 - Differential Casing. 1 off. EXS.1546 - Stud for Bevel Wheel. 15 off. EXS.1547 - Packing Ring for Bevel wheel. 1 off. EXS.1548 - Bearing sleeve for Pinion. 1 off. SECTION 6110. a EXS.1549 - Propeller Shaft - Rear. 1 off. The following existing parts will also be required:- SECTION 6120. GB 4080 - Pinion Bearing. 1 off. GB 1134 - Retaining Nut. 1 off. GB.583 - Oil Thrower. 1 off. K 4340. - Nut for Pinion 1 off. GB.2080 - Lock Washer for Pinion Nut. 1 off. E 14707. - Woodruff Key for Pinion. 2 off. GB.581. - Felt Packing - Pinion Oil Seal. 1 off. GB.579. - Spring for Oil Thrower. 1 off. GB.2704. - Oil Retainer. 1 off. (CONT'D) | ||